The Honda Civic hatchback is one of the most roomy cars in its segment and, unsurprisingly, so is the estate. But it’s no one-trick pony, because while the Civic Tourer can stow plenty, it’s also one of the most comfortable cars around. Priced from: £18,650. Boot capacity seats up/down: 624/1,668 litres.

A simple van-like car, for example, a Renault Kangoo is 0.5, a well equipped and comfortable car like a Ford S-Max is a 2. No hard math behind it, just an indicator, f.e. 0.5= basic car that does the job, 1.5 = hey, that’s nice to have!, 2 = oooh, comfyyyy.

572 miles. Insurance group. 20. Road tax. £180. Dimensions. Length 4672 mm x Width 0 mm. Brief specification overview. View full specifications & details.

The Ford Focus ST Estate, a more practical version of the Blue Oval’s latest hot hatchback. With the same 247bhp 2-litre turbo engine as its five-door sibling. Specifications. Engine: In

But at £25,310, it’s not far off £1,500 more expensive than an Octavia Estate SE with the same powertrain, or Ford’s Focus Estate in Zetec spec with a 118bhp diesel engine.

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ford focus estate boot dimensions in cm